2026-09-16

 

UAE

·        Crown Prince recognises entities supporting Emirati suppliers through Dubai SME https://bit.ly/3T0wuih

·        President of Azerbaijan, Tahnoon bin Zayed witness Masdar agreement to explore new renewable energy projects, round-the-clock power opportunities https://bit.ly/4xwk9jY

·        Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates 16th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Tech Forum in Dubai https://bit.ly/4hdvtLS

·        UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4iBNNAJ

·        ADX partners with DFNS to deploy digital asset wallet, tokenisation capability https://bit.ly/4xXxLWz

·        L’IMAD, Azerbaijan Investment Holding partner to pursue strategic investments across Azerbaijan https://bit.ly/3Vgwo6J

·        Altérra, FinDev Canada sign MoU to mobilise climate investment in emerging markets https://bit.ly/46Wyxam

·        Khazna Data Centres, Siemens sign MoU to explore next-generation AI data centre technologies https://bit.ly/4yCV9IP

·        XRG completes acquisition of equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor, advancing integrated Caspian strategy https://bit.ly/4yIAaED

·        ADNOC Trading buys millions of barrels of Iraqi crude, sources say https://bit.ly/4xSMAJP

·        Fujairah Chamber joins Belarus economic forum, signs cooperation agreement with Minsk Chamber https://bit.ly/46mB6SZ

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce holds third quarterly meeting of Business Groups, Councils fo 2026 https://bit.ly/4cPxtsl

·        Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail collaborate to enhance UAE air-rail transport integration https://bit.ly/4A7kR9Q

·        Emirates marketing chief highlights brand values at Arab Media Summit https://bit.ly/4h3oViM

·        Dubai Metro network to expand 80 percent to 162 km as Gold Line tender nears https://bit.ly/4z0gmwH

·        Air Arabia-led consortium launches King Fahd Airport operations https://bit.ly/4rhw2sL

·        Etihad launches Etihad Escapes to extend travel experience beyond flights https://bit.ly/4h45uGt

·        Emirates connects 53 aircraft to Starlink, targets 232 across fleet https://bit.ly/4he67gN

·        Emirates signs 11 partnerships at second day of ATM to expand global tourism ties https://bit.ly/4cNYNHl

·        Emirates, Al Etihad Payments partner to enable Jaywan payments for travel bookings from 16 September https://bit.ly/3UXP6Qv

·        Dubai landlords offered new protection against unpaid rent as Flexi Rent expands https://bit.ly/4rfbO2I

·        Ajman Real Estate Exhibition records 310 deals worth AED208 million https://bit.ly/471WVY6

·        Azha Properties launches 800-unit residential project in Ajman East https://bit.ly/4j4A7hA

·        Dubai Holding Real Estate, ADCB sign strategic partnership to offer bespoke off-plan financing solutions to clients https://bit.ly/4rbpwU8

·        UAE Central Bank targets banking apps and card disruption with tougher risk rules https://bit.ly/4yzVkED

·        UAE’s Shilaif Shale Play Delivers Strong Early Well Results, Wood Mackenzie Analysis Shows https://bit.ly/3SJW4YQ

·        Fifth Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award cycle launched https://bit.ly/3UUhbIy

·        UAE working hours change from September 16 as summer midday work ban ends https://bit.ly/4xrRTPw

·        Ras Al Khaimah announces new 80km trail on UAE’s highest mountain https://bit.ly/3VxbFeZ

·        A Cut Above: Hemant Karamchandani on building a jewellery empire in Dubai https://bit.ly/4dnnoD5

·        The women behind Bareface shaping beauty in the region for the past 25 years https://bit.ly/4gWqZKK

·        “This new product is a completely different proposition”: Why Jannah is repositioning its Dubai Marina property now https://bit.ly/4j3Chht

·        Emaar Hospitality reveals new UAE and Saudi pipeline at ATM 2026 https://bit.ly/4rh4js2

·        AMAALA Yacht Club opens as Saudi expands marine tourism offer https://bit.ly/3UKDZdM

·        Armani Hotel Dubai reopening pushed into 2027 following refurbishment https://bit.ly/4hgJQPE

·        1720 Hospitality set out to give The Greens “a true community venue” with The Black Horse https://bit.ly/4h4q6hN

 

·        Panchali Mahendra launches Dubai bakehouse SHUKR with Filipino ensaymada at its heart https://bit.ly/4h9zpNw

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Cabinet approves entrepreneurship, SME strategy targeting 35 percent GDP contribution https://bit.ly/3UYIsJM

·        Saudi Crown Prince to visit Egypt as five-year trade reaches $70.9 billion https://bit.ly/4gWHYwj

·        Saudi Arabia discovers 114 million tons of rare earth, uranium-bearing ore in Madinah, advancing Kingdom’s critical-minerals strategy https://bit.ly/4xQX5xk

·        Saudi Arabia’s inflation holds at 1.8 percent for fourth consecutive month as price pressures remain contained https://bit.ly/4j6eRIn

·        PIF accelerates Saudi AI push as HUMAIN scales 6 GW data-center plan, Arabic models and full-stack AI ecosystem https://bit.ly/4cPy2Ct

·        Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures backs $31mln funding for Saudi tech startup BRKZ https://bit.ly/3Ttalcy

·        Lamprell Awarded Offshore EPCI Contract in Consortium with Larsen & Toubro https://bit.ly/4rbGz8C

·        Arabian Drilling Signs Five-Year Contract with SLB for 8 Additional Gas Rigs https://bit.ly/4xyUJCl

·        Saudi fintech sector grows to 371 companies as digital payments expand https://bit.ly/4yJmNUI

·        Saudi housing deals rebound 9% in Q2: Knight Frank https://bit.ly/4AcCIMN

·        Citigroup tells Asharq Bloomberg: Investors are confident in Saudi Arabia’s ‘long-term’ economic story https://bit.ly/4rcjeUe

·        Saudi Arabia’s BinDawood-led Elaf sets 2027 start for Aleppo airport upgrades https://bit.ly/4xXkoFX

·        Saudi Ports Authority: $1.46bn invested during regional crisis https://bit.ly/4iwNG9o

Qatar

·        QCB, SAMA announce acceptance of ‘Himyan’ and ‘mada’ cards in Qatar, Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4j3CKAf

·        Qatar Chamber invited to ‘West Africa Integration & Investment Summit’ in Sierra Leone https://bit.ly/4j4CJvU

·        QDE extends bourse network into Europe with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia partnership https://bit.ly/4yCDcKe

·        Qatar infrastructure provides base for Gulf-China trade expansion https://bit.ly/3SRhJyi

·        Visit Qatar, FUN&SUN sign strategic MOU to launch direct charter flights from Russia https://bit.ly/4hgKn46

·        AlRayan Investment, AlRayan Bank co-lead partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues https://bit.ly/4itJkjt

Oman

·        Oman launches Green AI Alliance as digital economy targets 10 percent of GDP https://bit.ly/4y08dIv

·        Oman warns against eating toxic fish that can cause paralysis https://bit.ly/4xsJThi

·        Kistos Reports H1 2026 Pro-Forma EBITDA of $205M as Oman Acquisition Completes https://bit.ly/4AglA8I

·        Largest onshore wind turbine outside of China installed in Oman https://bit.ly/4dfC72U

·        Times of Oman Business Leadership Summit 2026 to address leadership in an era of unprecedented change https://bit.ly/4gR6MWA

Kuwait

·        Uber launches in Kuwait with Taxi, Comfort, Black and Lux rides and 50% discount https://bit.ly/4h6R6xd

·        Combined Group Contracting Wins $31.6 Million KOC Contract for West Kuwait Facilities https://bit.ly/3T6jqaY

·        Tajikistan seeks to turn strong Kuwait ties into major trade and investment partnership https://bit.ly/4gWKlPJ

Bahrain

·        Bahrain fintech Tarabut secures $50mln from Saudi banks, investors https://bit.ly/3VdeL7S

·        Batelco’s 18km fitness challenge to mark arrival of iPhone 18 launched https://bit.ly/4cHgLve

·        KPMG appoints new managing partner https://bit.ly/4y4omN6

Egypt

·        Egypt-BRICS trade jumps 25.5 percent to $36.7 billion in H1 2026 as imports, investment and remittance ties deepen https://bit.ly/4dHpUEj

·        Egypt corporate debt issuance unlikely to grow significantly through end-2026 https://bit.ly/4xX1grr

·        Egyptian-led software startup Clay raises $115mln at $7.1bln valuation https://bit.ly/4xXe3Kn

·        Egyptian PM reviews draft real estate market regulation law to address stalled projects https://bit.ly/4iwO1ZI

·        FRA adds behavioural analysis scoring to consumer finance customer enquiry system https://bit.ly/3UQsgKI

·        Egypt, Finland discuss transboundary water cooperation ahead of UN Water Conference 2026 https://bit.ly/4AhmPVh

·        Military Production subsidiary signs MoU with Intel to localise AI technologies https://bit.ly/4xx5k0H

·        Egypt, Spain explore expanding industrial cooperation, attracting Spanish investment https://bit.ly/4xxdupV

·        Comprehensive plan to turn NIB assets into income-generating projects: Planning minister https://bit.ly/46tbO5x

·        Egypt’s PM reviews progress on major project in New Alamein https://bit.ly/4h3rRfi

·        Consumer, MSME finance providers must adopt OTP verification within two months: FRA https://bit.ly/474dVNj

Middle East (Regional)

·        Technology, talent key to travel sector competitiveness at ATM 2026 https://bit.ly/4rkiqgo

·        GCC bank assets top $4 trillion, deposits reach $2.45 trillion as strong liquidity and capital buffers support resilience https://bit.ly/4702tST

·        LNG Buyers Shift Procurement Strategies After Strait of Hormuz Disruption, McKinsey Survey Finds https://bit.ly/4cLbfaR

·        Iraq signs 25-Year contract to more than double gas output at Ajeel Field https://bit.ly/4iwjlrC

·        Does the hospitality industry need reinventing? https://bit.ly/4iqGJXs

·        Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports: PM https://bit.ly/4iwNx5Q